I Started Taking Off The Automatic Gratuities on My Cruise

Cruise tipping etiquette is more complicated than you might think. In this video, we tackle one of cruising’s most heated debates: should you leave automatic gratuities in place, or remove them and tip in cash? What we’ve discovered might completely change how you handle tipping at sea. #cruiselife #cruisenews #cruisetips *Read about HOW to remove your automatic gratuities:* https://embrace-today.com/how-do-i-remove-the-automatic-gratuities-on-my-cruise/ We break down the history of cruise gratuities, how policies vary across lines like Carnival, Royal Caribbean, Princess, Norwegian, and MSC, and why some passengers feel misled by vague “crew appreciation” charges. Are your tips really going to the people who served you, or into a corporate pool? 💡 We also reveal our personal tipping strategy, how it’s evolved, and what cruise insiders aren’t allowed to say publicly. Whether you're a first-time cruiser or a seasoned sailor, this is a must-watch guide to understanding the ethics, economics, and emotions behind tipping at sea. 👇 Join the conversation in the comments: Do you trust the system—or tip your own way? 🛳️ Watch next: ▶️ https://youtu.be/BJULgRWYPXQ ▶️ https://youtu.be/-yVCmgH7TQg Time Stamps: 00:00 The Cruise Tip Controversy 00:40 History of Tipping on a Cruise 01:18 How much are automatic gratuities on each cruise line? 02:14 How are tips distributed to crew? 04:09 Can you remove automatic gratuities on your cruise? 04:44 How are crew paid? 06:14 Should you tip extra on a cruise? 8:28 How do we tip on our cruise? =========================================== Support our channel and buy our Ultimate Cruise Books! Cruise Planner - Two Sizes! - Small https://amzn.to/4kmoC3d - Large https://amzn.to/3ZdLKZd Cruise Journal for Kids https://amzn.to/4ikZ7h9 Word Search Puzzle Book for Adults https://amzn.to/3z7CP1y Activity Book for Kids https://amzn.to/3Yv9ZRe 🔔 Make sure to subscribe and hit the notification bell so you never miss a video! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCuE0IrwnUdbmB39Lk1Y8XkA?sub_confirmation=1 👉 Drop a comment and let us know what excites you most about cruising! 💙LET’S BE FRIENDS!💙 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/embracetoday_travel/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61557375432521&is_tour_completed=true Additional News Updates at: https://www.embrace-today.com/cruisenewscentral Buy me a coffee! ☕️ https://www.buymeacoffee.com/embracetoday Some B-Roll use in this video is courtesy of Princess Cruise Line. FTC Legal Disclosure: The links found in the description box of our videos are affiliate links, meaning that we earn a commission on purchases made through the links, at no extra cost to you. As an Amazon Associate, we earn a commission from qualifying purchases.